Sunday, January 17, 2010

The Finki Challenge - Turning Japanese

I've been racking my brain for the past week, thinking about what on earth I could make for this months design challenge over at Finki.

The theme for the month is Turning Japanese, so I decided to use my absolute favourite Japanese Fabric - Kokka Ume Komachi Blossom.

I bought myself some flex frames months ago, and they've been sitting in the stash, just begging to be used. I finally took the time to sit down and take some measurements, and after a little bit of trial and error (and a bit of unpicking and cursing), I worked out how to construct a glasses case. I've lined the case with some fusible wadding for a bit of cushiony protection..... and it matches my glasses perfectly!

Beautiful project! I have to wear my glasses all the time so I don't need a case for them. I have bought two flexi frames but they came without any instructions so I just have them waiting for the perfect project to make me try my skills with them.